Peterbilt Recalls 320 Trucks: Improper Brake System

February 6, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     PETERBILT / 320     9999
Manufacturer: PACCAR INCORPORATED Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 25, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V034000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17
Summary: PETERBILT IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 320 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON HLR2 NON-STEERING PUSHER AXLE FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, “AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.” THE TRUCKS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF AIR TANKS FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE’S BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence: THIS SITUATION MAY IMPACT THE OPERATOR’S ABILITY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL AIR RESERVOIR TO THE AIR SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 940-591-4196.
Notes: PETERBILT SAFETY RECALL NO. 0110-A. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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